Which audio product should I go for?

XxlilzgazxX

My budget is £120 and I’m looking for some new earphones. I’ve never had a nothing product but I want some earphones. Which ones should I be looking at? I am open to CMF products too if they’re better.

Anonymous996

XxlilzgazxX Try oneplus buds 4 or Oppo enco air 3 if you are an audiophile or go for nothing if you don’t care about sound quality that much

RapidZapper

Nothing Ear (B171) is currently the best product available from Nothing, CMF is the sub-brand for cheaper products.
You also have Ear (a) as an option, the difference will mainly be on your expectations for case design, wireless charge and codec options (If you use Spotify you should be fine with standard codec, same if you’re using an iPhone, superior codecs aren’t available)
More info:
https://nothing.tech/products/ear?Colour=Black
https://nothing.tech/products/ear-a?Colour=Black

XxlilzgazxX

RapidZapper this is great thank you. I’m not bothered spending the full amount I just know I want the best nothing has to offer when it comes to earphones that aren’t wrap around the ear. Which ones are these?

I’m on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL that I would primarily be using these with.

RapidZapper

XxlilzgazxX Then Nothing Ear is the perfect option for you

XxlilzgazxX

RapidZapper is this the newest and best product from this line up? I saw rumour of an Ear 2, but also heard it was discontinued so I got a little confused.

RapidZapper

XxlilzgazxX Line up is Ear (1) - Ear (2) - Ear which is the third gen product

XxlilzgazxX

RapidZapper Right ok that makes sense. Ear it is then I think if I want the best ones. Thank you for the help.

Is there much difference between the Ear, Ear (a) and the CMF Buds Pro 2?

pixcel25

XxlilzgazxX ear is better then ear a , and CMF buds pro 2

XxlilzgazxX

pixcel25 that makes sense. I’m guessing in that order in regards to quality, sound, IP rating etc?

pixcel25

XxlilzgazxX yes evrything ,especially the customisation of eq settings

XxlilzgazxX

pixcel25 that good to know, thank you. I’m guessing you have the Nothing Ear yourself then? And any recommendations on settings?

pixcel25

XxlilzgazxX well nope I don’t own one I just watch Linus tech tips a lot 😄

XxlilzgazxX

pixcel25 haha that makes a lot of sense. What earphones do you use then? And do you know if I can get good case covers for the Nothing Ear?

pixcel25

XxlilzgazxX nope , no idea where to get ear cases

XxlilzgazxX

Anonymous996 Interesting, does the Nothing Ear not have good quality then?

Anonymous996

XxlilzgazxX the ear 2024 sounds good that too if you know how to tune them other are average in terms of sound quality

XxlilzgazxX

pixcel25 fair enough. Thank you for all the help

Ealesy101

As others have mentioned, for your budget, go with Nothing Ear, the model released in 2024.

These are great earbuds, very comfortable and with Advanced EQ settings, very flexible to get the sound that works best for you.

Should you need anymore convincing, check out this video by an Audiophile and Audio Engineer -

Nothing Audio Products utilise the “Nothing X” App, this is the way to access all of the settings needed to make the device work to it’s best potential.

XxlilzgazxX

Anonymous996 interesting that’s good to know. I thought the Ear and CMF Buds Pro 2 were meant to be close in quality